Napster back to a free model, more or less

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Hey, Napster devotees! It might be time to party like it’s
1999! Following a lengthy attempt to go legit and be a paid service at the same
time, Napster announced this morning that it is reverting to being a free music
site,
with a few caveats, which may or may not be substantial, depending on your
point of view. The new Napster plans to use advertising as its primary revenue
stream, and as for the free part, it extends to the first five times a member
listens to a song.





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